2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 22:42:18 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.852°, -99.029°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.85°, -99.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8520°N
-99.0290°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ipwale
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-03 21:28:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ipwale). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ipwale/